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Eco-friendly GARDEN UPDATES
If you want to make sustainable changes to your garden, see our edit of brands striving to offer planet-friendly products and improve their eco credentials
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June 2022
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Better by design
Carla's first home was a blank slate ready for her to unleash all her creativity and design skills, and the effect is just 'wow'
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June 2022
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10 Steps to Cutting the Cost of Your Bathroom
You deserve a beautiful bathroom. Read our tips on how to get a stylish sanctuary for less
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May 2022
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Bathroom makeover - Game plan
The blank canvas of Emma and Paul’s home – an old squash court – gave them free rein over their bathroom’s look
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April 2022
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Pastel Power
Bring a fresh burst of whimsy into your home with these vibrant decorating ideas
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April 2022
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Learning the Ropes
One major renovation and a few mistakes later, Alex is ready to take her picture perfect home to the next level
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April 2022
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10 Steps to Cutting the Cost of Your Kitchen
Fitting a new kitchen will always add value, but keep your budget tight and you can really reap the rewards. Follow our tips on how to do it for less
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April 2022
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Moving on Up
Having bought an apartment as a second property, Neil and Will Harman changed their plans and made it their main home after seeing potential in the huge attic
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March 2022
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Altogether Now
Elle Hervin planned her entire home’s décor all at once for a delightfully balanced home that works perfectly for her family
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March 2022
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A Country Escape
James Brett wanted his cottage to feel like a magical hideaway when he was home from his work as a globe-trotting geologist
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March 2022
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Biophilic Wallpaper
From classic archival patterns to contemporary and quirky designs, bring the outside in with these nature-inspired prints
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March 2022
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Planning makes perfect
Anatolia Elamradi designed every last detail of her kitchen to create a bright and beautiful space that’s just right for her family
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April 2022
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Pop of Colour
Emma and Martin transformed a dated, ‘80s-style bathroom into a colourful family sanctuary
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March 2022
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Mustard
Mustard yellow is warming, vibrant and optimistic. Here’s the psychology behind this sunshine shade
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February 2022
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Character Building
Laura and Chris Sabogal’s two-up, two-down Victorian terrace has been transformed into a four-bed family home with a kitchen-diner and spacious loft extension
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February 2022
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Colour Blocking
Paint brush at the ready! Prepare to colour outside the lines, add new dimensions to your home and bring a pop of personality with these creative and quirky decorating ideas
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February 2022
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Relaxed boho
Natural textures and playful details explore a wanderlust spirit
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March 2022
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Room with a view
With a home backing onto fields and woodland, Gill and Nick designed their kitchen extension so they could enjoy it while they cooked, ate and relaxed
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March 2022
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The balancing act of buying
Right house, wrong location; right location, wrong house. Just how do you find that dream property – and does it even exist in today’s property market, asks Jennifer Morgan
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March 2022
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LIVING ROOMS FOR LOUNGING AND LAUGHING IN
Rest, relax and revive in revitalised style and comfort. Our guide will help refresh your living room for every chillout occasion, be it solo loafing or social sitting
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March 2022
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Back to brick
Adding a storey to their 1950s bungalow gave Charlotte and Sam the space to create their dream Art Deco-inspired home
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March 2022
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Designer Spotlight
Support independent businesses and meet the creatives making waves in the interiors world. This month, we’re talking standout lighting to make a statement in any room
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February 2022
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Fashion Forward
Fashion buyer Laura Magee’s eye for colour and texture when renovating her house has seen it scoop the award for Best Home
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February 2022
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PANTRIES THAT RESTORE ORDER
Ever dreamt of a proper grown-up pantry, lined with beautifully labelled jars and abundantly filled baskets? Our guide to storing food like a pro will inspire you to up your pantry game – or at least muck out your kitchen cupboards…
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February 2022
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Easy Living
Veronica Garcia and Darren Jones turned a tired sitting room into a relaxed space
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January 2022
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Made by Design
Ally and James’ unique perspectives and interiors background have resulted in a bold, impactful home with plenty of arty touches
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January 2022
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10 STEPS TO UPDATING YOUR CONSERVATORY
Transform the summer room and make it a versatile space that you can use all year round
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February 2022
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Style back in time
Head back to the ‘80s, embracing all that this vibrant decade offered our homes – trust us, you won’t be alone, writes Jennifer Morgan, who finds out what the chintz and colour blocking is all about
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February 2022
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PLAYING THE long game
By choosing a house with scope for two potential extensions, Louise Colquhoun and Andy Mitchell can stay put and adapt the space as their needs evolve
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February 2022
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The design CLINIC
Whether you’re torn on two paint colours or are debating whether to extend upwards or outwards, the Real Homes team is here to answer your questions
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